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A203D said:
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/21/microsoft-investigating-possible-xbox-live-hacking/ http://www.gamingunion.net/news/sony-messed-up-but-they-arent-alone--4823.html i'm sure if you type it in you'll find a bit more sources. this incident has been forgotten, even i didnt know about it. but clearly it was a serious breach of security. although i'm guessing Microsoft handled the PR a lot better with Sony having more experience with this type of thing from Windows. when it comes down to it, all that we knew about the hack was what the media told us. its was not disclosed until yesterday when we found out our cc information was not breached. Sony have not handled the PR well, i dont think the media have understood the issue, since Sony said nothing about it until a few days later. and we know they have been doing a lot to rectify the issue, like completely rebuilding the PSN or tracking down the hacker. and people saying 'you get what you pay for'... are forgetting that no system is unbreachable. there was a guy who broke into the military a few years ago for information about UFOs. China is rumoured to be responsible for major attacks on the Canadian digital infrastrucure - which they have not been able to defend against. so its ridiculous to assume because you pay for a system that system is invincible. |
Did you read the first link you posted? Here it if not:
CNet has the scoop on what a Microsoft representative calls "reports of fraudulent activity and account theft taking place on the Xbox Live network." The company is investigating the claims, which include use of stored credit card information to run up massive Xbox Live points charges.
It's not yet clear how extensive these problems are, but anecdotal evidence from forums and web sites shows how the apparent theft can manifest itself. It's not yet known if the unauthorized use is the result of hacking in Microsoft's network or a phishing scam to get login details from individual users.
We're waiting to hear back from Microsoft on the extent of the problems and what specific steps are being taken to fix them. We'll keep you posted.
Update: Major Nelson: No Xbox Live security breach
And from the update:
Major Nelson has issued a statement dismissing recent reports that there has been a collapse in security with Xbox Live and Bungie.net. Nelson says, "Despite some recent reports and speculation, I want to reassure all of our 6 million Xbox Live members that we have looked into the situation and found no evidence of any compromise of the security of the Xbox Live Network or Bungie.net."
Nelson goes on to say that there have been "isolated incidents" where users are trying to gain personal information. Microsoft is offering a PDF on how to protect yourself against identity theft. Seriously though, it's the internets, there are predators out there trying to steal your identity. Don't ever give someone your passwords or personal info.
Your second link doesn't really provide any sources for supposed hacks of xbox live.
